Manjal Poosanikai Sambar Recipe (Yellow Pumpkin in Toor Dal Recipe)

Step 1: To begin making the Pumpkin Sambar recipe, we will first cook the dal and get the tamarind water ready

Step 2: Cook the toor dal n 2 cups of water, until soft and mushy

Step 3: Once cooked, whisk and mash the dal and keep aside

Step 4: Make the tamarind water according to the instructions: How to Make Tamarind Water Into a pressure cooker, add in the tamarind water, onions, yellow pumpkin, salt and sambar powder

Step 5: Give the ingredients a stir and cover the pressure cooker with the weight on

Step 6: Pressure cook the sambar mixture for 2 whistles and turn off the heat

Step 7: Allow the pressure to release itself naturally

Step 8: Once the pressure has released, open the cooker and stir in the cooked toor dal

Step 9: Check for salt and sambar powder levels and adjust to suit your taste

Step 10: Place the sambar mixture on medium heat and give it a brisk boil

Step 11: While the sambar is boiling, we will prepare the seasoning

Step 12: Method for SeasoningHeat a tablespoon of sesame oil in a small pan; add in the mustard seeds and red chillies

Step 13: Allow the seeds to crackle and the red chillies to lightly roast itself

Step 14: Turn off the heat and stir in the asafoetida and curry leaves

Step 15: Pour this seasoning mixture over the sambar that is boiling and give it a good stir

Step 16: Turn off the heat and transfer the Manjal Poosanikai Sambar to a serving bowl

Step 17: Serve the Manjal Poosanikai Sambar along with hot rice topped with ghee and Beetroot Thoran